1,1-Dichloroethane
Lomita Water Department
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
13
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-13 | 5442-003-1310 | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408130778AM | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408130772AM | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 201412090691AM | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 201502180570AM | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 201502180557AM | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5442-003-1118 | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | 3761-003-1300 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | 201505280169AM | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 3761-003-0830 | ND |
| 2017-05-24 | 3761-003-0705 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | 3761-003-0755 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 3761-003-1010 | ND |